MEDICAID-NURS HOME EMPLOYEES House SponsorsRep. Joseph M. Lyons 1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die 305 ILCS 5/5-5.8c new Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that the Department of Public Aid shall provide nursing home employee scholarships (to be added to a nursing home's regular Medicaid reimbursement rate) to each nursing home reimbursed under the Medicaid program. Provides that the purpose of the scholarships is to lead to career advancement or to provide job-related training in English as a second language. Provides for such scholarships at the rate of $0.25 per bed for the period from July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006; provides for such scholarships calculated according to various factors after June 30, 2006. 2/5/2004HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Joseph M. Lyons 2/5/2004HouseFirst Reading 2/5/2004HouseReferred to Rules Committee 1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die